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Study NCT ID:
NCT00362453
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2019-04-23
First Post:
2006-08-09
Brief Title:
Tai Chi Mind-Body Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis
Sponsor:
Tufts Medical Center
Organization:
Tufts Medical Center
Study Overview
Official Title:
Tai Chi Mind-Body Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis a Pilot Single-blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2019-04
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The purpose of this study was to compare the safety and effectiveness of Tai Chi with an Attention Control intervention consisting of a stretching and wellness education program involving 40 patients with osteoarthritis OA of the knee We hypothesized that the participants receiving Tai Chi would show greater improvement in knee pain physical and psychological functioning and health-related quality of life than participants in the Attention Control group and that the benefit would be mediated by effects on muscle function musculoskeletal flexibility and mental health
Detailed Description:
Osteoarthritis OA is the most common form of arthritis in the United States affecting 21 million older people Symptomatic knee OA in the elderly is one of the most frequent causes of loss of independence and physical disability There are currently no satisfactory pharmacological or non-pharmacological therapies for knee OA New strategies to improve functional capacity quality of life and reduce long-term disability in people with knee OA are urgently needed Our long-term goal is to demonstrate the physical and psychological benefits of Tai Chi exercise as a complementary treatment for people with knee OA Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese discipline with both physical and mental components that appear to benefit a variety of conditions The physical component provides exercise that is consistent with recommendations for OA range of motion flexibility muscle conditioning and aerobic cardiovascular exercise while the mental component has the potential to increase psychological well-being life satisfaction and perceptions of health These effects are especially pertinent for the treatment of older adults with knee OA
Over a three-year period 40 patients with symptomatic knee OA were randomly assigned to receive a 12-week Tai Chi program or stretching and wellness education program Outcome measurements were obtained at baseline and on completion of the 12-week program as well as 24 and 48 week follow-up periods We compared changes in knee pain stiffness and physical function using the well-validated Western Ontario and McMaster Index WOMAC as well as clinical knee examination lower extremity function knee joint proprioception and health related quality of life
Over a three-year period 40 patients with symptomatic knee OA were randomly assigned to receive a 12-week Tai Chi program or stretching and wellness education program Outcome measurements were obtained at baseline and on completion of the 12-week program as well as 24 and 48 week follow-up periods We compared changes in knee pain stiffness and physical function using the well-validated Western Ontario and McMaster Index WOMAC as well as clinical knee examination lower extremity function knee joint proprioception and health related quality of life
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None
Secondary IDs
| Secondary ID | Type | Domain | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| R21AT002161 | NIH | None | httpsreporternihgovquickSearchR21AT002161 |